Description

Job Title

Laboratory Assistant, FT

Supervised by

Laboratory Director

Job Summary

Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing various equipment, media and work areas in the Clinical Laboratory. Maintains Clinical Laboratory inventory and performs various plating of specimens and staining under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager. Participates in performance improvement activities.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas

• Consistently draws blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.
• Records phlebotomy requisitions in logbook.
• Identifies the patient - comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient’s identification band before venipuncture is performed.
• Displays courteous, professional manner towards patients, co-workers, nursing and medical staff.
• Performs all aspects of patient...